Most Active Equities, August 18, 2026, 11:30 AM IST: Vodafone Idea Leads Volume Activity

Mumbai, August 18: Trading activity remained strong across several equities during Tuesday’s morning session. At 11:30 AM IST, Vodafone Idea topped the list by trading volume, with more than 36.83 crore shares changing hands. Milkymist, Motisons and Groww also recorded substantial volumes, while several other stocks saw active participation.

Most Active Equities

Market Activity

Vodafone Idea recorded the highest trading volume at 11:30 AM IST, with more than 36.83 crore shares changing hands, while the stock gained 0.73% to ₹13.81. Milkymist stood out with a 10% rise to ₹181.50 on over 9.14 crore shares traded. Subex also saw strong activity, rising 13.96% to ₹16.08 with nearly 2.95 crore shares in volume. Welspun Living, MRPL and HFCL also recorded notable gains alongside substantial trading volumes.

Why Most Active Equities List Matters

The Most Active Equities list highlights stocks attracting significant trading participation during a particular session. High volume can indicate increased investor interest and stronger market activity around a stock. Looking at volume together with the percentage change can help provide a clearer picture of whether the activity is accompanied by buying or selling pressure. However, high trading volume alone does not indicate the future direction of a stock.

Conclusion

At 11:30 AM IST on August 18, 2026, Vodafone Idea remained the most actively traded equity by volume, followed by Milkymist and Motisons. Several stocks, including Subex, Welspun Living and MRPL, combined high trading activity with notable gains. At the same time, Groww, PC Jeweller and YES Bank traded lower despite recording substantial volumes. Overall, the list reflected strong participation across a wide range of equities during the morning session.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/most-active-equities